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there is no great incentive for the obama administration, i don't think, to do anything particularly dramatic on cuba. of course, i think one would expect continued caution really following developments within cuba to see what happens -- unless there is further change and reform that would open up space for more engagement and steps forward. finally on the drug issue, there is a mandate i mentioned at the oas has and there has been former presidents that have called for serious rethinking of u.s. drug policy, and now current presidents have made the statement clear -- most recently at the general assembly meeting in september at the u.n., and now we have interesting results from two states here from washington state and from colorado. in addition to the many states -- i think there are 17 or 18 -- where marijuana can be used for medicinal purposes. in these two states, they can be used for recreational purposes. there we have the pressure from the region joined with some of the pressure and trends in shift in public opinion in the u.s., which i think will contribute an ad to greater
there is no great incentive for the obama administration, i don't think, to do anything particularly dramatic on cuba. of course, i think one would expect continued caution really following developments within cuba to see what happens -- unless there is further change and reform that would open up space for more engagement and steps forward. finally on the drug issue, there is a mandate i mentioned at the oas has and there has been former presidents that have called for serious rethinking of...
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state department in the first two years of the obama administration. she wrote that she argued that nation states should see the degree of sovereignty to what she calls transnational networks. vertically, this is a direct quote, nations should seed sovereign authority to supernational institutions like the international criminal court, vertically, something above the nations, supernational institution. she maintains such transparent networks, quote, can perform many of the functions of a world government, legislation, administration, and adjudication without the form thereby creating an effective global rule of law." well, she was the person, policy planning, the key think tank of the state department the first two years of the obama administration. a republican i'll mention, currently the president of the council on foreign relations, a special assistant to president george hw bush, and during the administration of the george w. bush, was directer of policy and planning, and richard says it's time to rethink sovereignty. he argues that they are not we
state department in the first two years of the obama administration. she wrote that she argued that nation states should see the degree of sovereignty to what she calls transnational networks. vertically, this is a direct quote, nations should seed sovereign authority to supernational institutions like the international criminal court, vertically, something above the nations, supernational institution. she maintains such transparent networks, quote, can perform many of the functions of a world...
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obama administration national security team under fire over the petraeus affair and battle over benghazi. this morning, the key voices on "meet the press"ful intelligence chairs of house and senate. mike rogers, dianne feinstein join me, also lindsey graham, south carolina republican leading the charge against the president's u.n. ambassador, susan rice is a nominee for secretary of state. all of this happening while the president is trying to get something done with congress over avoiding the fiscal cliff. and the future of the republican party. all coming up on "meet the press." and after the program, my press pass program with an inside look at lincoln with president historian fdoris kaernz good wi. >>> a man diagnosed with cancer and given just weeks to live finds solace at church. not in the way you might think. greg thomas was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer three years ago. on long walks to clear his head, he found an old rundown church. he couldn't get inside, so he would sit on the steps to pray. and one day, thomas got enough energy to start repairing the church. ge
obama administration national security team under fire over the petraeus affair and battle over benghazi. this morning, the key voices on "meet the press"ful intelligence chairs of house and senate. mike rogers, dianne feinstein join me, also lindsey graham, south carolina republican leading the charge against the president's u.n. ambassador, susan rice is a nominee for secretary of state. all of this happening while the president is trying to get something done with congress over...
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putting out an audit, harmful to the obama administration. particularly in 2010, going into the midterms, and, you know, you sort of say, hey, i'm a democrat. i contributed to president obama, you know, how do i feel about putting out a report i know hits them between the eyes in an area they are vulnerable, and the answer to the question is i took an oath of office, put my hand own hank paulson's family bible and swore to uphold the job i was going to do, and that always controlled and drove politics, and put issues behind us and out of the mind and do the job we were sent to washington to do. >> host: did you meet with president bush or president obama. >> guest: sorry? >> host: did you meet with either president bush or president obama? >> guest: neither one. it's a funny story. i say "we" because i went with my deputy, best friend in the world, great to have him there, and i always say "we," but we reallimented to -- really wanted to mete obama. it would have been excited for us. there was an act in 2009, a great bill that gave us protect
putting out an audit, harmful to the obama administration. particularly in 2010, going into the midterms, and, you know, you sort of say, hey, i'm a democrat. i contributed to president obama, you know, how do i feel about putting out a report i know hits them between the eyes in an area they are vulnerable, and the answer to the question is i took an oath of office, put my hand own hank paulson's family bible and swore to uphold the job i was going to do, and that always controlled and drove...
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let me start by once again welcoming president barack obama and his administration to thailand. thailand is the first country president obama choose to visit following the election less than two weeks ago. we recognize the significance of the president and we all thank you for being here today. president obama, it is the perfect occasion to launch the celebration of 180 anniversary of thailand next year. i thank president obama and secretary clinton for actively promo promote... this afternoon i have the honor of accompanying the president for an audience with his majesty the king. the close relationship between our two countries at the highest level. lastly, at the bilateral meetings we had... discussion a partnership. thailand is the oldest ally of u.s. in asia and a long lasting one with commitment to democracy, human rights and free markets. i expressed to the president that it is my firm commitment to the people to preserve and protect the democratic system and i have shared the president's support of democracy in thailand. and democracy will lead to economic prospects. we
let me start by once again welcoming president barack obama and his administration to thailand. thailand is the first country president obama choose to visit following the election less than two weeks ago. we recognize the significance of the president and we all thank you for being here today. president obama, it is the perfect occasion to launch the celebration of 180 anniversary of thailand next year. i thank president obama and secretary clinton for actively promo promote... this afternoon...